Kari Kytola
Medford,OR
Summary
Experienced and dedicated registered nurse with a strong commitment to delivering exceptional patient-centered care. Known for a positive attitude and ability to create a comforting and supportive environment for patients and colleagues. Seeking an opportunity to join a collaborative and compassionate team where I can continue to contribute my skills and expertise in providing high-quality healthcare.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Acute Care Registered Nurse
Providence Medford Medical Center
Medford, OR
11.2022 - 09.2024
- Discharge teaching for spinal, orthopedic, urology, dialysis, women’s health and general surgery patients
- Utilize critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients’ level of acuity
- Conduct patient assessments to identify changes in conditions, and initiate appropriate interventions when necessary
- Administer medications safely while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention
- Provide compassionate, holistic nursing care that addresses the physical, emotional, and spiritual needs of my patients
Pre Op & Post Op Registered Nurse
Medical Eye Center
Medford, OR, US
10.2021 - 10.2022
- Pre-Operative admissions including preparing patients for surgical procedures.
- Started IV’s, passed medications, verified correct surgical site, charted and followed plan of care
- Post-Operative discharges included monitoring patients after surgical procedures, removing IV’s, applied eye drops as necessary and discharge teaching to patients and families
- Checked charts for patients and made pre and post operative phone calls to patients
- Managed education requirements for the staff
Labor and Delivery Registered Nurse
Rehoboth McKinley Christian Health Care Services
Gallup, NM, US
05.2020 - 05.2021
- Assigned laboring patients, triage patients, postpartum patients and newborn patients
- Monitored patients with epidurals, natural labors and continuous fetal monitoring
- Administered medications including IV fluids and started IV’s on women and newborns
- Circulating Nurse for emergency and planned cesarean sections
Circulating Nurse and Charge RN
Slocum Orthopedics
Eugene, OR, US
07.2013 - 10.2019
- Set up surgical supplies, followed sterile field guidelines, prepped patient's surgical site and properly positioned patients for surgery
- Worked with surgical vendors for proper tool sets and implants for surgical cases
- In Charge Nurse position managed RN's and surgical techs to provide a smooth flowing surgical schedule
- Paper charting and computer input of surgical implants
- Turnovers of operating room
- Safety Officer
Education
Associate's degree - Nursing
Lane Community College
Eugene, OR06.2010
Skills
Intravenous therapy
Discharge Planning
Compassionate Care
Healthcare Team Collaboration
Evidence-based practices
Patient Advocacy
Policy Adherence
Chart management
Teamwork and Collaboration
Attention to Detail
Problem-solving abilities
Multitasking Abilities
Patient Monitoring
Task Prioritization
Certification
- Oregon RN License
- BLS Certification
- CNOR 2011-2016
Timeline
Acute Care Registered Nurse
Providence Medford Medical Center
11.2022 - 09.2024
Pre Op & Post Op Registered Nurse
Medical Eye Center
10.2021 - 10.2022
Labor and Delivery Registered Nurse
Rehoboth McKinley Christian Health Care Services
05.2020 - 05.2021
Circulating Nurse and Charge RN
Slocum Orthopedics
07.2013 - 10.2019
Associate's degree - Nursing
Lane Community College